The HR internships at the Council for Geoscience are now open for graduates seeking practical experience in HR administration and operations. This opportunity is based at the Head Office in Pretoria and offers a structured 24-month fixed-term contract. The HR Internships 2026 programme is designed to provide hands-on exposure to recruitment, employee administration, learning and development, employee relations, and HR project support.
Position Details
- Position: Intern: Human Resources
- Company: Council for Geoscience
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Reporting Line: Manager: Human Resources
- Position Status: 24 Months Fixed Term Contract
- Stipend: R13 000 per month
- Job Type: Internship
- Closing Date: 15 May 2026
- Industry: Government / Geoscience / Public Sector
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in:
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Development
- Or equivalent qualification
- No work experience required
Skills Required
- MS Office proficiency
- Report writing skills
- Analytical thinking
- Strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn
- English business communication fluency
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Support
- Screen job applications
- Schedule interviews
- Prepare recruitment packs
- Assist with pre-employment checks
- Prepare onboarding documents
HR Administration
- Assist with payroll and employee benefits
- Maintain HR databases and employee records
- File HR documents accurately
- Support HR events and meetings
Learning & Development
- Assist with training and development programmes
- Support HR capacity-building initiatives
Employee Relations
- Assist with employee relations processes
- Support internal HR communication
HR Projects & Implementation
- Support performance management projects
- Assist wellness programme initiatives
- Contribute to HR project execution
Quality & Compliance
- Follow ISO and organisational standards
- Ensure compliance with HR policies
- Adhere to labour legislation requirements
Why Apply
- 24-month structured HR internship experience
- Exposure to full HR lifecycle processes
- Practical experience in recruitment and payroll systems
- Strong foundation in South African labour law
- Experience in a government/public sector environment
- Professional HR development and mentorship
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Preference may be given to designated groups in line with Employment Equity
- All appointments subject to positive vetting results
- Must comply with POPI Act regulations
- Applications sent via email or social media will not be accepted
- If no response within 8 weeks, consider application unsuccessful